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About Our Practice

Davidson Eye Associates was established in 1981 in Lexington, NC, and has provided advanced vision care to thousands of patients in this region. Founding physician James Slyman, MD, FAAO, is joined by Thomas Hawkins, MD, FAAO, in offering convenient routine vision care as well as state-of-the-art surgical treatment. To learn more, click the links below:

Our Mission

Davidson Eye Associates, P.A. (DEA) is committed to excellence in providing the highest quality of eye care to patients that it serves. No one will be denied care on the basis of race, ethnic background, creed, or physical challenges. Care will be provided in a kind, compassionate, caring manner, and in a safe, clean atmosphere. Each patient will have individualized care, and that care will be given in a dignified and confidential manner. DEA puts ahead of any other interests the welfare of each and every patient, and it will always act professionally in the best interest of patients. DEA will strive to be a major voice regarding indigent health care issues, while exercising (when necessary or called upon) leadership roles with other health care organizations in the development of health care policy, both at the local level and beyond. DEA will remain involved in all aspects of community wellness and is committed to be a significant resource for leadership and education.

For nearly three decades,
Davidson Eye Associates has provided comprehensive
eye care to residents of Davidson County and surrounding
counties and has redefined the standards of eye care in Davidson
County. We were among the first physicians in this area to perform
laser surgery, and have maintained
a special interest in the use of laser technology for treatment
of such diseases as glaucoma,
retinal problems, secondary cataracts, and diabetic
eye disease.

Over the years, we
have expanded our services to provide the finest technology in
eye care. We offer the latest techniques of microsurgery including
same-day "no-stitch" cataract
surgery. Nearly all surgical cases are performed on
an outpatient basis and most procedures, including laser work
are performed in our office surgical suite.

Our physicians and staff offer complete eye care ranging from routine exams, glasses and contactlenses, to eye infections, injuries, and complicated diseases.
We also work closely with a variety of other medical specialists
to provide you with complete medical
and surgical eye care.

Hours

Emergencies

24 hour coverage is provided. During office hours, please call 336-243-2436
or 1-800-216-2436. After hours and on weekends, a doctor can be reached
by calling Lexington Memorial Hospital at 336-248-5161.

Appointments

Appointments can be made by calling the office during routine office hours.
When making an appointment, please state the exact nature of your visit
so that an appropriate amount of time can be scheduled. If you are having
a complete eye examination, please allow one to two hours for your visit
and make arrangements for someone to drive you home, as your pupils will
be dilated when you leave our office. We ask that all children under the
age of 18 be accompanied by a parent or guardian to each visit.

Fees and Insurance

In order to control our costs, we ask that you be prepared to pay
for services rendered at the time of your office visit, unless previous
arrangements are made. We accept personal checks, cash, VISA, and MasterCard.

We are happy to assist our
patients in filing insurance. We participate
in most major insurance plans, including Medicare and Medicaid. We also accept Medicare assignment. Please call our insurance department for further questions concerning
your insurance plan.

Map and Directions

Map
to Davidson Eye Associates

From Winston-Salem
(NORTH):

Take Hwy #52
South to Business I-85 Loop South. Take exit #86 HOSPITAL. Turn right
off ramp. Go through stoplight, get in left lane, and take the first left
onto Anna Lewis Drive. Go approximately 200 yards and take the first left
onto Hospital Drive. Building and drive will be on the immediate right.

From Greensboro,
High Point, Durham (NORTH EAST):

Take I-85 South to business I-85 loop South. When approaching Lexington,
follow ramp sign to Charlotte (bypassing Lexington). Go several miles
and take exit #86 (HOSPITAL). Turn right off ramp. Go through stoplight,
get into left lane, and take the first left onto Anna Lewis Drive. Go
approximately 200 yards and take the first left onto Hospital Drive. Building
and drive will be on the immediate right.

From
Thomasville
(NORTH EAST):

Take business I-85 loop South. When approaching Lexington,
follow ramp sign to Charlotte (bypassing Lexington). Go several miles
and take exit #86 (HOSPITAL). Turn right off ramp. Go through stoplight,
get into left lane, and take the first left onto Anna Lewis Drive. Go
approximately 200 yards and take the first left onto Hospital Drive. Building
and drive will be on the immediate right.

From Charlotte,
Salisbury (SOUTH):

Take
I-85 North to business I-85 loop North. Take exit #86 (HOSPITAL). Take
left off ramp (stoplight at that intersection), stay in left lane, and
take first left on to Anna Lewis Drive. Go approximately 200 yards and
take first left onto Hospital Drive. Building and drive will be on the
immediate right.

From Asheboro
(EAST):

Take Hwy #64
West to I-85 business loop South. Go several miles and take exit #86 (HOSPITAL).
Turn right off ramp. Go through stoplight, get into left lane, and take
the first left onto Anna Lewis Drive. Go approximately 200 yards and take
the first left onto Hospital Drive. Building and drive will be on the
immediate right.

From Mocksville
(WEST):

Take Hwy #64
East to I-85 business loop South. Go several miles and take exit #86 (HOSPITAL).
Turn right off ramp. Go through stoplight, get into left lane, and take
the first left onto Anna Lewis Drive. Go approximately 200 yards and take
the first left onto Hospital Drive. Building and drive will be on the
immediate right.